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Dwarf Fortress Classic
Losing is fun. Building a story is inevitable.
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MISSION BRIEFING01 / OVERVIEW
Know the game.
The classic ASCII version of Dwarf Fortress is available as freeware from its creators. Guide a group of dwarves, manage a living settlement, and let the simulation make its own stories. The newer Steam edition is a separate paid release.
DEVELOPERBay 12 Games
PUBLISHERBay 12 Games
FIRST RELEASEAugust 8, 2006
PRICE MODELfreeware
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
GENRESSimulation · Management · Sandbox
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